"Brought in today from Rosebank after he was found sitting all by himself. No mother to be found.

"Weighing in at 380gs this little fella should still be in the pouch. At this young age he'll be in care for at least a year.

"Fingers crossed he survives the night/weekend."

Friends of the Koala always say that if you have come across a sick, injured or orphaned koala in the Northern Rivers, to please call the 24 Hotline immediately 6622 1233 - little babies like this one here could be saved in the process.

This baby koala was brought to Friends of the Koala today. Photo ContributedContributed